Middletown Coach Recaps Rough Season And Outlook
Ted Stewart reflects on a 15 6 season as Middletown High basketball coach amid energy crisis effects and injuries. He cites postponed Princeton game, missing rebounds, and the need for a taller post player next season. Stewart plans a recruiting focus on adding height and returns Jeff Bierly George Carter James Edwards for experience.
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Ted Stewart
Princeton
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Stewart
Jeff Bierly
George Carter
James Edwards
Carter
Monroe
Oxford
Fenwick Falcons Ride Second Team to District Final Win
Fenwick coach John Rossi praises seniors who volunteered to simulate Franklin Monroe in practice, boosting the Falcons to an 81-70 victory in the Dayton Class A Upper District finals. Rossi plans to reuse the strategy against Sparta Highland, noting the second unit's contribution and the team’s overall speed and depth. Tickets for Friday’s regional game go on sale, $3 adults $2 students.
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University of Dayton
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Scots
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Falcons
Aldridge shares runner up honors in MAC awards
Concepcion pads his record with a strong finish as Archie Aldridge of Middletown earns runner up in MAC player of the year voting. Matt Hicks of Northern Illinois takes top honors as NIU claims fourth place. Dick Parfitt guides Central Michigan for coach recognition.
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Archie Aldridge
Miami Redskins
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Matt Hicks
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Burrell McGhee
Kent State
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Hurons
Miami
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Toledo
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Dan Hipsher
Bowli Green
Steve Skaggs
Ohio University
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Concepcion Signs Long Reds Contract Through 1981
Dave Concepcion agreed to a five year deal worth about 1 million dollars, the longest contract in Cincinnati Reds history through 1981. The 28 year old Venezuelan shortstop starred for the World Champions with standout defense and baserunning, joining a group of multi year pacts signed by Reds stars.
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Dons tumble from top after losses to Notre Dame and Nevada Las Vegas
The University of San Francisco dropped from No. 1 to No. 3 after a 93-82 loss to Notre Dame and then 121-95 to Nevada Las Vegas in the NCAA tournament. Michigan leads the final poll, followed by UCLA, Kentucky, and North Carolina, with Notre Dame entering theTop 10 after a win over Hofstra.
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Birdsong lifts Cougars past Illinois State in NIT thriller
Houston coach Guy Lewis trusted Otis Birdsong with seconds left and the plan paid off as Birdsong stole a pass and scored the decisive jumper with six seconds remaining to beat Illinois State 91-90 in overtime in the NIT quarterfinals. The win sends Houston to the semifinals against Alabama.
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NEW York
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Houston
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Hornet and Cat teams tip off in early district tournament
Monroe meets Finneytown at 5 30 p.m. in the Class AAA District Tournament opener as Franklin faces Taft and Colerain meets Princeton in a late 8 30 p.m. game. Oak Hills upsets Fairfield 34 31, Garfield beats Forest Park 54 35, and Greenhills tops Talawanda 38 34 in Oxford. The Middletown Middies debut against Garfield at 7 p.m. after Lakota Northwest. In Dayton Class AA, Jefferson and Bellbrook start at 5 p.m. Lebanon vs Eaton at 6 30, Springboro vs Dayton Riser at 8, National Trail vs Oakwood at 9 30. winners return to UD Fieldhouse for semis Friday and final Saturday.
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Exhibition Results From Early Baseball Games
Exhibition baseball results list multiple games with scores. Cincinnati shut out Kansas City 5–0 while Pittsburgh crushed Philadelphia 11–0. New York beat Boston 5–8 in another result and Chicago tied Milwaukee 2–2. Other scores include Texas 3, St. Louis 3, Los Angeles 2, and Cleveland 12, Minnesota 8.
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UC Gets New Football Aide
Cincinnati announces Dave Zimmerman former William & Mary assistant coaches the offensive line joins coach Ralph Staub's staff as the eighth and final hire. Staub has completed his football coaching staff after replacing Tony Mason in December.
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William & Mary
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